Matthew Lynch is an educational consultant and owner of Lynch Consulting Group, LLC. He is a former K-12 social studies and special education teacher who now researches policy and education reform. He also is the owner and editor of The Edvocate (www.theedadvocate.org) and The Tech Edvocate (www.thetechedvocate.org). This blog is no longer being updated.
Education
Opinion
How to Sharpen Your Students' Digital Citizenship Skills
Digital citizenship skills should be taught beginning in elementary school with these skills growing and sharpening as students move towards high school and college. In this article, we will focus on explaining three goals to help students become mindful digital citizens.
Education
Opinion
How Singapore Is Introducing Coding to Early Learners
The innovative nation's PlayMaker program is inspiring preschoolers to explore technology-enabled toys.
Education
Opinion
What is the Future of Classroom Management?
What does the future of classroom management look like? Not an easy question to answer, is it? My thoughts: we must find new and innovative ways to help teachers better manage their classrooms, and we must do it fast.
Artificial Intelligence
Opinion
Is Artificial Intelligence the Future of Education?
While some fear that artificial intelligence will be to the detriment of students and teachers, others claim it will revolutionize education.
Education
Opinion
Is Blended Learning at a Tipping Point?
Even great innovations can fail. Will blended learning be one of them? These five factors may help us determine if the new educational model has reached a tipping point.
Education
Opinion
Why Neuroscience Should Be Taught in Teacher-Preparation Programs
How could neuroscience help teachers? Neuroscience can help teachers understand how the brain learns new information. Even having a basic knowledge of neuroscience can inform the way teachers teach.
Education
Opinion
Four Can't-Miss Education Conferences for EdTech Leaders
If you are interested in attending a highly beneficial conference during the fall of 2017, then you should consider attending one or more of the following four meetings.
Education
Opinion
Is Digital Equity the Civil Rights Issue of the Day?
Is digital equity the civil rights issue of the day?
Education
Opinion
Four Keys to Successfully Adopting New Instructional Materials
Leading change can be quite a challenge, especially when you're asking teachers to let go of materials and techniques they have used for most of their careers. Here's how we approached this successfully in our district.
Education
Opinion
Family Literacy on Your Smartphone
A California grant funds blended adult education programs that bring thousands of ELLs closer to the American dream.
Education
Opinion
In this School, 100% of Kindergarteners Are on Target for Reading
A teacher shares how a multi-sensory literacy initiative has empowered both students and teachers.
Education
Opinion
Can Digital Equity Close the Achievement Gap?
Answers the question, "can digital equity close the achievement gap?"
Education
Opinion
High Impact Learning Environments: The Key to Increasing Student Engagement?
Let's look at an instance where a school district partnered with an educational services firm to create high-impact learning environments in their schools.
Education
Opinion
Why Ed Tech Alone Can't Change America's Schools
When the technology department decides on a new tool or technology initiative, there is often associated training. While this training is a good start, educators need more. They need to go beyond how the tool works to how it can be used to transform classrooms. They need time to practice and role play scenarios in which this technology can be used.